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Alicia Foley, LISW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Alicia

Alicia Foley is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who concentrates on supporting people coping with trauma and abuse, ADHD symptoms, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With a professional focus on children and families affected by traumatic events and child services involvement, she brings four years of clinical experience to careful, individualized care. Alicia also addresses concerns such as anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, LGBT-related worries, and adoption and foster care topics.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversation and treatment plans to fit individual needs. Alicia emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that aim to improve daily functioning and emotional regulation while honoring each client’s experiences.

She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and seeks to make that first step as manageable as possible for people exploring change and growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Two evidence-based techniques Alicia commonly uses involve trauma-focused strategies and practical behavior-focused interventions. Trauma-focused methods concentrate on processing difficult experiences safely and building coping skills to reduce the emotional impact of past events; these approaches are often helpful for people working through abuse, loss, or childhood-related trauma. Behavior-focused techniques emphasize structure, skill development, and problem-solving to manage symptoms like inattention, impulsivity, anxiety, or anger, and they can support daily routines and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Alicia works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjusts methods over time so treatment stays aligned with changing needs and progress.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for receiving this kind of care. Video calls make it possible to have focused conversations and observe nonverbal cues, phone sessions provide flexibility when video is not convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging can support check-ins, skill practice, or brief problem-solving between sessions. These options aim to make access to a licensed professional more adaptable to varied schedules and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alicia commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, ADHD symptoms, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, LGBT matters, coping with life changes, and related topics such as adoption and foster care and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person. She aims to collaborate with clients to develop strategies that fit their specific needs and goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of professional experience working primarily with children and families, especially those impacted by traumatic events or involvement with child services.
What credentials and location information are available?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with the licence detail OH LISW I.2304254-SUPV.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she use for online therapy?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English